In addition to his recording career, Marcel has directed several music videos, and has written charted singles for Josh Gracin, Trace Adkins, and Jessica Andrews, to whom he is married.
Born in Grosse Pointe, Michigan, Marcel was a semi-pro hockey player until signing with Mercury Nashville Records in 2002.
Marcel has co-written two of Josh Gracin's singles: "Nothin' to Lose", which previously appeared on You, Me and the Windshield, and "Favorite State of Mind".
[2] In 2008, Marcel signed to Lyric Street Records, releasing his third single, "I Love This Song" that year.
He had a cameo in Hannah Montana: The Movie, playing guitar in Billy Ray Cyrus' band.